New coach, same Rangers.

Opening night was a dud, far too reminiscent of last winter’s dismal campaign.

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Mike Sullivan replaced Peter Laviolette on the bench, but it was hard to see much of a difference from last year’s team that failed to reach the postseason for the first time in four years.

The Rangers weren’t sharp for large stretches of this 3-0 loss at a quiet Garden against the Penguins, their new coach’s former team.

They whiffed on two power plays, couldn’t take advantage of their opportunities and were fortunate that numerous own-zone giveaways didn’t result in more goals.

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